Category: Police

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Officers appealing for information following a burglary in south east London have released images of some of the stolen jewellery.

Half a million pounds worth of gold was taken from a house in Bickley Road, Bromley on the evening of Monday, 30 December 2024.

Footage gathered shows three men entering the property through a forced bathroom window. They entered the address at 17:40hrs and left at 18:25hrs, carrying out the theft while the owners were home.

Detectives are keen to trace the stolen property in the hope of returning it to the owners, and are asking the public to come forward if they recognise any of the pieces.

Detective Constable Jamie White, of the Met’s South Area Command Unit, said:

“While the monetary value of this theft is enormous, the sentimental value is priceless – with many of the pieces being passed down through generations of the family.

“Helpfully, a number of the pieces stolen are unique, so we are hoping that releasing these photographs will jog someone’s memory. If you have seen these items anywhere – or know of anyone handling the goods – please do get in touch with the Met via 101, quoting 01/1257889/24.”

If you have information and wish to stay anonymous, you can speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Three people have been charged with showing support for Palestine Action, a proscribed terrorist group.

Two women and a man, who were arrested in Westminster on 5 July, have been charged under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000, following authorisation by the Crown Prosecution Service.

The three charged are:

Jeremy Shippam, 71 (21.08.53) of West Sussex

Judit Murray 71 (24.06.54) of Surrey

Fiona Maclean 53 (23.09.71) of Hackney

They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 16 September.

Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “Anyone who displays public support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation, is committing an offence under the Terrorism Act and can expect to be arrested and, as these charges show, will be investigated to the full extent of the law.

“These charges relate to three people arrested in central London on 5 July.

“We are also planning to send case files to the Crown Prosecution Service for the other 26 people arrested on the same day.

“I would strongly advise anyone planning to come to London this weekend to show support for Palestine Action to think about the potential criminal consequences of their actions.”

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Police are continuing to appeal for information following the murder of a man in Stoke Newington.

While formal identification awaits, detectives have named the victim as Erdal Ozmen, aged 45.

Police were called at 00:18hrs on Tuesday, 5 August to Dynevor Road, N16 to reports of gunshots.

Officers arrived and found Erdal suffering with gunshot injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Erdal’s family continue to receive support from specialist officers.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams, who is leading the investigation, said: “We continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward following the fatal shooting of Erdal. He was a father-of-one and was deeply loved by his family.

“Today, we are asking the public for assistance. Were you in the Dynevor Road area late on Monday night into early Tuesday morning? Did you see anyone acting out of the ordinary? Did you hear anything at all which perhaps seemed unusual – maybe people shouting, or a loud vehicle?

“The smallest piece of information could play a significant role in our investigation.”

At this stage, the motive for the murder remains unclear and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 0208 345 3775 quoting CAD 108/5AUG, or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to give information 100 per cent anonymously.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A man who carried out a violent, sustained assault that killed his father has been convicted of murder following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Aston Lambert, 33 (01.02.1992) of Longridge Road, SW5 was found guilty of murdering 78-year-old Alban Lambert at the conclusion of a trial on Wednesday, 6 August.

The court heard how Aston Lambert had been living at his father’s flat in Longridge Road in the years preceding the murder. However, in the months prior to the fatal attack in March 2024 his behaviour had declined and he had become violent and aggressive towards Alban, to such an extent that Alban had told him to leave.

On Sunday, 17 March at around 11:40hrs Aston Lambert returned to the flat and Alban let him in. Alban was a frail man who was struggling with his mobility at this time.

At around 13:35hrs Alban also phoned his partner to state Aston Lambert was in his flat demanding £40. However, the phone call was abruptly cut off and Alban’s partner tried repeatedly, yet unsuccessfully, to call him back.

By 14:00hrs, neighbours began to hear sounds of a disturbance coming from inside the flat. Over the next hour, the disturbance escalated to a level of ferocity that aroused sufficient concern for one of them to call the emergency services.

Officers and London Ambulance Service arrived shortly after 15:15hrs and found Alban lying lifeless in the hallway of his flat – a dumbbell was lying on the side of his head. Aston Lambert was in another room, partially clothed. He claimed he had acted in self-defence after Alban had assaulted him, but was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Aston Lambert’s theory was quickly disproved when footage captured on a CCTV camera showed various part of the attack as it unfolded. This showed Aston carried out a prolonged and increasingly violent attack on his father, the majority of which took place while Alban lay stricken on the hallway floor.

Following the conclusion of the trial, Alban’s family paid tribute to him saying:

‘Mr Alban Lambert was deeply loved by all who knew him, in particular, his family and friends. He brought love and laughter to all around him. It is therefore immensely sad to find ourselves trying to comprehend the senseless tragic act which resulted in the loss of his life. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who’s been supporting us throughout this difficult time. We would also like to say thank you to the medics who tried to save his life, the legal team and the police.”

“We are devastated by the loss of our Alban who was many things to many people – he was a father, grandfather, stepfather, brother, uncle, cousin, partner friend.

“We kindly ask for privacy to process and grieve the loss of our dear Alban.”

Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command led the investigation and said:

“The motivation for Aston Lambert’s attack appears to have been money. He went to his father’s flat and demanded cash but when Alban told him he didn’t have this, a violent rage took over leading to this murderous act.

“Alban Lambert was a frail and defenceless man, killed in his own home by someone he should have felt safe to be with.

“Alban was a caring father who was loved by his children. The family have been ripped apart by the actions of Aston Lambert and I hope that the conclusion of the trial allows them the opportunity to begin to move forward.”

Aston Lambert will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 12 September.

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The operation follows seven high-value burglaries, where it is alleged the defendants targeted shops in the Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea area of central London.

The offences are reported to have taken place between May and July 2025.

George O’Hare, 36 (14.01.89), of Wormholt Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, was charged with-

• one count of non-residential burglary,
• one count of possession with intent to supply class A,
• two breaches of a Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO),
• one count of possession of criminal property.

Christopher Gibbs, 42 (06.02.83), of Talbot Road, Westminster, was charged with four counts of non-residential burglary.

Three other men were also charged with one count of non-residential burglary. They are-

• Lee McCready, 44 (27.01.81), of Grand Junction Place, Uxbridge,
• Matthew Windrass, 49 (17.01. 76), of Park Crescent, Ascot,
• Anthony Munday, 29 (28.08.85), of Harrow Road, Westminster.

The five men were arrested on Tuesday, 5 August.

They have been remanded in custody and will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 6 August.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information relating to the fatal shooting of a man in east London.

Joshua McLean, 31, died in Weavers Fields, Bethnal Green on the evening of Tuesday, 6 August 2024. A year on from his death, detectives investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses and have released new footage of Joshua an hour before the shooting took place.

In the clip, Joshua can be seen walking with friends along Bethnal Green Road. An hour later, he was found by the London Ambulance Service with a gunshot wound to the chest in Weavers Fields, E2 at 20:27hrs.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Joshua sadly died at the scene.

Now detectives are asking anyone who was around the ‘jungle’ area of Weavers Fields on Tuesday, 6 August or were leaving the Bethnal Green Tube station and saw anything suspicious, please call 101 quoting 7454/06AUG24.

The Met believes there are people in the community and area who know who killed Joshua and haven’t come forward.

The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for Joshua’s murder.

Detective Inspector Jonny Newell, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Although a year has passed since the senseless murder of Joshua McLean, the impact of the day is fresh for his heartbroken family.

“We remain committed to finding those involved in his death, and will be distributing leaflets in the local area to encourage anyone with information to come forward as a matter of urgency.

“If you were in the vicinity of Weavers Field on the day of the shooting, or know anything that could help us, please contact us via 101 quoting 7454/06AUG24. Alternatively, you can contact the Major incident Room on 0208 358 1010. All information is met with the strictest of confidence and witnesses will be supported by specially-trained officers throughout.”

Alternatively, if those sharing information wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager for Crimestoppers said: “This was a shocking act of violence carried out in broad daylight in a busy public park, which led to the tragic loss of Joshua’s life.

“We know there were people in and around the area at the time of the shooting who may have seen or heard something crucial. Despite repeated appeals, we believe fear of reprisals has prevented witnesses from coming forward.

“The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 to encourage anyone with information to speak up anonymously. You won’t be asked for your name, and we can’t trace your call or identify your telephone number or IP address if you contact us via our website.

“Joshua’s family are devastated and deserve answers. Your information could make all the difference.”

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Police are appealing for information following a collision in Lewisham.

At around 20:30hrs on Sunday, 3 August police responded to reports of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian on Lewisham High Street, SE13, close to McDonald’s.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene.

The pedestrian, a 51-year-old woman was treated by paramedics and later taken to hospital where her condition was assessed to be life-threatening.

Her family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the collision.

Detective Sergeant Rob Groombridge, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “We urge anyone with any information to please get in touch, even the smallest bit of detail could be helpful to our investigation. If you saw what happened but have not yet contacted police please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Unit on 0208-285-1574 or via 101 quoting CAD 6356/03AUG25.